Starmer refuses to back down on Iran war stance
Labour leader Keir Starmer has rejected pressure from US President Donald Trump over the UK's potential involvement in an Iran war. Reuters reports that Trump warned of changing the trade deal with the UK if it doesn't c...
Israel and Hezbollah Continue Attacks
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel following a day of rare direct negotiations. Reuters reports that Israeli officials claim to have destroyed Hezbollah's missile capabilities....
Israel and Hezbollah Continue Attacks After US Talks
Israel continues to strike southern Lebanon while Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel a day after direct negotiations in the US....
Trump threatens Fed chair Powell with firing
US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell if he doesn’t step down in May, amid an ongoing spat between the two men. BBC World News reports this is the latest escalation in th...
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell
US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, if he doesn't step down in May. This is the latest escalation in their ongoing feud....
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell
Donald Trump threatens to fire Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave as Federal Reserve chair in May, escalating their ongoing spat....
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell if He Doesn't Leave in May
US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, unless he leaves his position by May. This marks an escalation in their ongoing spat....
Trump Criticizes Pope Over Iran
US President Donald Trump has launched another attack against Pope Leo XIV over his stance on Iran. The Independent reports Trump said the Pope should be told about the protesters killed in Iran, while BBC says Trump's c...
Iran War to Have Lasting Economic Impact
The Chancellor and international counterparts warn that the conflict in Iran will have significant economic consequences. The Independent reports on the 'unacceptable loss of life' and 'significant' economic turmoil....
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Staff to Strike Over Pay Dispute
RFA seafarers are set to strike over an ongoing pay dispute. The Independent reports on the planned industrial action, while BBC says it's a long-standing issue....
250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
A UN statement cited heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding as the possible causes of the sinking....
US-Iran tensions escalate amid diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock. Reuters reports this is the latest development in ongoing talks between the two nations....
Hungary: Magyar Calls for Fast Handover of Power
Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May. He is pushing for a fast handover of power....
Magyar calls for swift handover of power
Hungary's President Áder has met with Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's rule. Magyar wants the new parliament to convene early in May, BBC reports....
Pandemic Prevention Strategy Raises Concerns
The UK's new pandemic preparedness strategy has been criticized for putting the country at risk. The Independent writes that the government has turned its back on pandemic prevention, while BBC says it's a concerning dev...
Typhoon Hits US Islands in Pacific Ocean
A super typhoon has caused significant damage to the Northern Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Independent reports on the destruction, while BBC says it's a rare occurrence....
Two Met Police Officers Charged Over Fatal Crash
Two officers have been charged after a pregnant woman and unborn baby were killed in a crash with a Met police car. The Independent reports on the charges, while BBC says it's a tragic incident....
Montparnasse Tower: Paris's most unpopular landmark gets a facelift
The Montparnasse Tower in Paris is undergoing renovations, which are expected to begin this summer and last until at least 2030. The tower has been a subject of controversy since its inauguration in 1973....
Man Accidentally Takes Mugshot at Crime Museum
A man broke into a crime museum and accidentally took his own mugshot. The Independent reports on the unusual incident, while BBC says it's a real-life case....
Four Killed in Turkiye's Second School Shooting in Two Days
Three students and a teacher are killed in a school shooting in south-central province of Kahramanmaras, governor says. Reuters reports no details on the motive while Al Jazeera notes that it is Turkiye's second such inc...